Rule 2 – One Form of Action

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There is one form of action-the civil action.28 APPENDIX U.S.C. § 2As amended Apr. 30, 2007, eff. Dec. 1, 2007.NOTES OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RULES-1937 1. This rule modifies U.S.C., Title 28, [former] §384 (Suits in equity, when not sustainable). U.S.C., Title 28,...

Rule 1 – Scope and Purpose

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These rules govern the procedure in all civil actions and proceedings in the United States district courts, except as stated in Rule 81. They should be construed, administered, and employed by the court and the parties to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive...